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Penelope Rio vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Penelope Rio and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$50 – $120 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Rio
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).